Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092,979, 3,139,936.50 and 763,283
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,092,979, 3,139,936.50 and 763,283 is: 1,145,095.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,092,979 : 3,139,936.50 = 763,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,092,979/3,139,936.50 = 763,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,092,979x = 3,139,936.50 × 763,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,092,979x = 2,396,660,151,529.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,396,660,151,529.50/2,092,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,095.17
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